If losing weight just isn't working and you have a BMI above 40, you might be tempted to opt for gastric bypass surgery.
In our Personal Training studio, we are seeing an increasing number of people who have undergone gastric reduction surgery. The group that has opted for this is primarily those who have been overweight for a long time. If your BMI is above 30, you are overweight; if your BMI is above 35, it is referred to as obesity. The group that struggles the most with weight loss is the obese group. Sometimes they reach a BMI above 40. This is referred to as morbid obesity. If you have tried everything for years to lose a few kilos, only for it to come back on so quickly, you become discouraged, and the temptation to choose a quicker solution is great. Many have relapsed into their old habits and gained weight again after the surgery. The reason is that no attention was paid to behavioral change.
What are the surgical stomach reductions?
In bariatrics (a specialty in weight), there are several types of procedures that ensure decisive weight loss. We explain them below:
- Gastric reduction using a gastric band or gastric tube. A procedure in which the stomach is reduced in size by means of a band around the stomach.
- The stomach bypass called Gastric Bypass. A procedure in which the majority of the stomach, the duodenum, and a portion of the small intestine are separated from digestion.
The pros and cons of gastric reduction surgery
The greatest benefit is, of course, the weight loss, which can amount to up to 50% of current weight. This can have health effects. Moving becomes easier and the risk of chronic diseases decreases.
However, there are also many disadvantages.
- Risk of dumping syndrome (nausea caused by overeating)
- Risk of bleeding, leakage, stomach ulcer, gallstones and kidney stones
- Risk of gastrointestinal problems such as nausea, abdominal cramps, and bloating.
- You can no longer eat certain foods
- Risk of hypoglycemia, this means blood sugar that is too low more often
- Risk of developing lactose intolerance
- Vitamin deficiencies (causing hair loss, fatigue, or other symptoms)
- A lot of excess skin because she lost a lot of weight quickly
- Postpone the desire to become pregnant until 1 or 2 years after the surgery.
All these disadvantages are severely underestimated. Beyond the risks that can even result in death, the quality of life also declines drastically if you experience one or more of these disadvantages.
The best method to get started with weight loss
For many, it feels hopeless when you have already tried everything to lose weight without success. Our advice is to take a step back. First, invest in a healthier body. How to do this is personal. Moving more in a way you enjoy and that suits you is a good step forward. Furthermore, it is important that you start feeling better about who you are and what you are good at. This is vitality and lifestyle coaching. Investing in a healthier body and mind is the foundation for taking the next steps in the sustainable weight loss process. Focusing on sustainable behavioral change is the only way to truly achieve lasting results. Also, take your time and do not choose the most risky path, such as gastric bypass surgery.
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About Kitty Atsma
Kitty is a passionate nutrition specialist and vitality coach with a broad scientific basis in nutrition and exercise. As a member of the national examination committee of the TCI (Nutrition Specialist & GWC), she monitors the quality of the field at the highest level. As a professional blogger, Kitty combines her in-depth expertise with the possibilities of AI to make complex health topics accessible. She curates and controls the technology to get to the heart of the matter, where her own vision and years of practical experience always determine the course.
Nutrition Specialist Teacher | BGN Weight Consultant | Member TCI Examination Board | Vitality coach
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